Parents of newborns and toddlers can seem obsessed with their children’s bowel movements. After all, heathy bowels are valid indicators that your child is healthy, active, staying hydrated and enjoying a well-balanced diet. But what happens when passing a stool becomes painful or a good deal of time has passed between your child’s bowel movements? No matter your child’s age, constipation can be painful and scary. If your tot or teen is constipated, there may be any number of reasons why. Here Read More
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10 Symptoms of a Pediatric Ear Infection
Your child is in pain and tugging on an ear. We all know that it never happens at a good time. There is always some hesitation about whether to seek treatment for an ear infection. Knowing what to look for can help save you time and prevent worry when deciding to go to the doctor for treatment. An ear infection can be a viral or bacterial. It involves fluid accumulating around the eardrum in the middle ear and painful inflammation. If your child has a cold and a stuffy nose, there is a Read More